The 183 meter long bulk carrier Pacific Ocean collided with a fishing boat in the Adriatic Sea between Tremiti Islands and Pelagosa Island. The bulk carrier struck the fishing boat resulting in damaging the fishing vessel. The fishing vessel stayed afloat and was able to manage to proceed back to Vieste. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Pacific Ocean was able to continue on its voyage.
The 123 meter long, 8321 dwt freighter Wilson Newport went aground in Adriatic Sea near Gios Georgios, Greece. The vessel struck the island and was hard aground, but no reports of water ingress or pollution released. No injuries to the 10 crew on board. Authorities have dispatched an anti-pollution vesel to the scene. A tug was also standing by in the area. The freighter was en route to Antwerp from Gemlik, Turkey.
The 90 meter long, 4496 dwt freighter Joerg N collided with the fishing vessel Golub near Pula, Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. The Golub quickly sank after the collision. The eight crewmen were able to get into the lifeboats. The Joerg N continued on its voyage and didn’t aid in the rescue. The crew of the Golub was able to reach shore an hour later with all men reported safe. Authorities contacted the Joerg N and requested it to proceed to Rijeka where it will be inspected. An investigation into the incident is being conducted.
